Chapter 16

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Old Madam Li knew her grandson’s personality very well. He was usually very cold and did not like to get close to others. To be able to talk to her like this was already considered gentle. She could only say helplessly, “Ruixu, don’t blame me for being angry. How can you chase after your wife with your cold personality? Chenxing is my granddaughter-in-law. You can’t scare her away. Otherwise, I will definitely break your legs!”

At the mention of that woman, Li Ruixu recalled her clever and cunning appearance when they first met. It was because of this that when he heard that the Xia family was holding a charity banquet tomorrow, he immediately instructed Xiao Qi to buy a gown and asked his grandmother to give it to the woman. He had a feeling that this woman would definitely go to the banquet. He did not know where this intuition came from.

“Grandmother, if there’s nothing else, I’ll hang up. I’m still busy here. I’ll call you another day.” With that, Li Ruixu hurriedly hung up.

Before Granny Li could reply, she heard a busy tone coming from the receiver. She was furious and complained to Aunt Mei, “Ah Mei, look at this brat. He hung up just like that!”

Aunt Mei smiled and comforted her. “It’s not like you don’t know Young Master’s personality. But no matter what, he’s still very filial to you, don’t you think?”

Her grandson had to put up with it himself. What else could she do? Like a small child throwing a tantrum, Granny Li puffed out her cheeks and pouted unhappily.

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The next night, Xia Chenxing walked out of her small Mercedes with a blue gown that had a train. There were so many tiny diamonds on the gown that it was as shiny as Bondi Beach in the sun. As soon as she got out of the car, she attracted everyone’s attention.

Du Yangyang, who was not far away, walked over with a shocked expression and said, “Oh my god, Chenxing, you look like a princess in a fairy tale in this gown. This gown is so beautiful. The color and the diamonds. They’re amazing!”

Xia Chenxing was tall and curvy. She looked especially charming in such a long strapless dress.

“Right? I think it looks good too. If I hadn’t said anything, would you have guessed that my grandmother chose it?” Xia Chenxing said with a chuckle.

“What? Your grandmother chose it? You’re definitely joking with me!” Du Yangyang said with a look of disbelief. It wasn’t that she didn’t respect the old madam, but the clothes the old madam had bought for Xia Chenxing were too ugly. They were colorful and the style looked like they had been dug out of an ancient tomb. They looked old and rustic. No matter how beautiful Xia Chenxing was, she would instantly age ten years if she wore them.

Xia Chenxing raised her eyebrows and said, “Of course not. How is it? Are you very envious of me?” With that, she walked towards the banquet hall.

Du Yangyang quickly followed and shouted, “Swing your butt gently. Be careful not to flash your old waist!”

The Xia family was naturally the main host of the charity gala held by them. As the only daughter of the Xia family, Xia Zhixi was the focus of everyone’s attention. She dressed up carefully and walked into everyone’s line of sight with confident steps. Countless socialites took the initiative to greet and curry favor with her. The Xia family alone did not have such great influence, but she was about to marry into the Yin family. The Yin family was many times stronger than the Xia family, so everyone naturally had to flatter her.

As the second-largest shareholder of the Xia Group, Xia Shouguang had to attend such an important event. He brought his daughter, Xia Lan, along. Xia Lan followed behind Xia Zhixi and flattered her, “Cousin, you’re too beautiful today. I think all the socialites present are not as beautiful as you.”

Xia Zhixi liked these compliments very much. She was secretly delighted, but she still had to act humble. “You’re exaggerating. There are still some outstanding socialites in W City.”

“But no matter how beautiful they are, they can’t compare to Cousin. Besides, Cousin’s status is so noble. Who can compare to her?” Xia Lan spared no effort in currying favor.

She was right. Yin Yisen was the only son of the Yin family. In W City, other than the Li family, the Yin family had the highest status. Now that Xia Lan was about to join the Yin family, her status had also risen.

At this moment, the socialites around Xia Lan suddenly dispersed and gradually gathered at a place. It seemed that a noble figure had appeared.

Xia Zhixi did not leave her spot, but she craned her neck and looked in the direction of the crowd. She asked curiously, “Who’s here?”

There were too many people, and Xia Lan could not see who it was, so she suggested, “I can’t see clearly. Cousin, why don’t we go over and take a look?”